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A guidebook to Taipei's Aboriginal businesses was released yesterday in a bid to promote their visibility to the general public, as well as offer people a taste of Aboriginal culture.
This 124-page guidebook, entitled A Guide to the Indigenous People's Businesses in Taipei (
Some of the 64 establishments listed in the book -- such as beauty salons and service-oriented co-ops -- provide services that are not Aboriginal-related. However, most of those listed are places such as restaurants, pubs, art studios, gift shops and cultural boutiques featuring a decidedly Aboriginal theme.
"Relatively speaking, business establishments founded by Aboriginal entrepreneurs oftentimes lack strategic marketing in promoting themselves and making themselves known to the public," said Kung Wen-chi (
Kung made the comments at a book launching held at a local Aboriginal restaurant
"Through this guidebook, we hope to introduce to the public these Aboriginal business establishments in town," said Kung, an Atayal native.
"It is also our goal that through the circulation of this guidebook, it will help to enhance these Aboriginal establishments' visibility and competitiveness in the marketplace."
According to Kung, copies of the guidebook will be distributed by various departments within the central and city governments.
Each of the entries in the guidebook is supplemented with maps, photos, a brief introduction and contact information.
The book, however, is written in Chinese and the council says it has no plans to publish an English version.
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